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Andrew and sister Esther Jones, 54, will be going shopping for the chair next week.

Andrew explained: "They sent me a catalogue so I've been having a look. But you need to get sized and weighed.

"I have seen a few that would be suitable. My family are all happy for me.

"They would do anything I asked them to do, but this is going to make a big, big difference."

Esther, a care assistant, added: "The Helensburgh community has been excellent, that's why we love living here.

Andrew Walsh on his wedding day with wife Trisha in 2000 before he lost his legs (Image: SWNS.com)

"When he was first rejected they must have thought he wasn't disabled enough which is a shame because Andrew loves to be independent.

"He couldn't do anything without asking me to help him. They took his independence away from him.

"Mobility Solutions will be coming over next week to have a look at his home and measure everything.

"He should also get his electric chair by then too."

Andrew Walsh with his step sons Stuart and Adam in 2000 (Image: SWNS.com)

A spokeswoman from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, previously said: "WestMARC provides powered wheelchairs to people who meet the nationally agreed eligibility criteria used across NHS Scotland.

"Mr Walsh was assessed by WestMARC staff and deemed to not meet the criteria.

"He appealed this decision and was seen by the lead therapist who also found he did not meet the criteria.

"Mr Walsh took up the option of a further appeal and an opinion was sought from another wheelchair service, the SMART centre in Edinburgh, which also found that he did not meet the criteria."

An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde spokeswoman said: "Unfortunately Mr Walsh did not meet the nationally agreed eligibility criteria for a powered wheelchair but clearly if his situation changed in the future his eligibility would be reviewed."